Coffee machines
The best bean-to-cup coffee machines under £500 in the UK
Which bean-to-cup coffee machines are worth it for under £500, what they cost to run, and when a manual espresso machine and grinder is the better buy.
Topic
Espresso at home
6 guides
Grinders
The best burr grinders under £100 in the UK, and what they can't do
Most burr grinders under £100 are built for filter coffee, not espresso. Here's what this budget can and can't do, with UK prices checked on 28 Sep 2026.
Milk
The best milk frothers in the UK for café-style drinks at home
Handheld, jug or microfoam maker? Here's which kind of milk frother suits the drinks you make, who doesn't need one at all, and what they cost in the UK.
Coffee machines
De'Longhi Dedica EC685 review: a slim, affordable first espresso machine
The Dedica EC685 is a narrow, entry-level espresso machine: £179 at De'Longhi UK (a sale price that may end) or £179.99 at Currys, checked 28 Sep 2026. Who should skip it.
Coffee machines
Sage Bambino review: fast, compact and well equipped, if you can justify the price
The Sage Bambino SES450 is £329.95 at Sage UK (checked 28 Sep 2026). Here's what's in the generous box, what tests say, the running costs and who should skip it.
Coffee machines
Sage Bambino vs Bambino Plus: which should you buy?
The Bambino Plus costs £70 more than the Bambino at Sage UK. Here's what that extra money actually buys, who each machine suits, and who should skip both.